Celebrate your loved ones this Valentine’s Day with a small gift each day for two weeks! A different gift and tag for your valentine every day. Valentine’s Day was always my favorite growing up! I have so many fun memories of giving my classmates valentines and having parties. I especially loved when we got a heart sugar cookie. My mom made us peanut butter cookies like these for Valentine’s Day! This post was originally published January 2014 and revamped January 2022. 14 Days of Valentine’s Day – Two weeks of different small gifts! In 2014 I saw this super cute Valentine’s Day idea and I th ..read more

Black and White Spider Web Cupcakes are so creepy for a Halloween party! Dark chocolate cake combines with marshmallow buttercream for these spooky treats. So many good things are happening with these cupcakes! I absolutely love Halloween and these cupcakes are just kind of a dream come true. I’ve always been known for having more cutesy desserts, like my Cookie Monster Cupcakes or Forky Cupcakes, and I’m thrilled to finally be on the creepy train.   Oh how I love Halloween. I just love it! It makes me giddy. My twin sister is the same way. It might have something to do with the fact tha ..read more

S’more Cookies are the campfire treat you can make all year round! They’re chewy, crunchy, and loaded with the flavors of a classic s’more. I could choose a classic s’more over just about any dessert. Put a pan of S’more Bars or Indoor S’mores in front of me and it’s game over. In other words, those are two of my favorite desserts in the world right there!  This recipe features the classic flavors of a s’more. Therefore, it is necessary that I add the following dialogue from that totally awesome movie from the 90’s, The Sandlot: Ham Porter: Hey Smalls, you wanna s’more? Smalls: Some mor ..read more

Snowflake Cupcakes for a Frozen themed party or wintertime treat! Each cupcake is topped with winter sprinkles and a solid white chocolate snowflake. Isn’t softly falling snow just so darn pretty? It’s my favorite part of the winter season. I love sitting by the window at night watching the snow fall. Put a warm dessert in my hand, like Perfect Homemade Brownies or Chocolate Chip Cookies straight from the oven, and I’ve got myself a fantastic evening! Snowflake Cupcakes There’s no doubt that I love baking cupcakes. The name of my website says it all! I started sharing recipes here because of ..read more

Dipped Oreo Cookies for Christmas! Bright, lovely, and perfect for any holiday gathering or for packaging up for the neighbors!   It’s no wonder there’s such a thing as holiday weight. I could eat holiday treats every day. I’ve got the biggest sweet tooth in all the land! These dipped cookies are one of my favorites, but I also love Caramel Pretzel Bites, Scotcheroos, Gooey Chex Treat, and White Chocolate Crispies. [Insert drool and heart eye emojis.]   This recipe was originally published November 2013 and revamped in December 2019!   Dipped Oreos Are Easy to Make! Everybody ..read more

Thanksgiving Dipped Oreos are the perfect treat for the dessert table! They’re easy to make and make a statement with their festive colors and decorations. Isn’t Thanksgiving the best? Family, a ton of food, and the dessert is especially exciting. Pies and treats galore! Apple pie is always a classic and easier to make with this Semi-Homemade Apple Pie recipe! I’m not a huge pie fan so I prefer desserts like Pumpkin Banana Cake and Pumpkin Spice Krispy Treats. There is more than one way to dip Oreos! Dipping Oreos has turned into a favorite hobby. I love making them for all the holidays and e ..read more

White Chocolate Candy Corn Cookies are the perfect treat for fall! They’re chewy and loaded with chunks of candy corn and white chocolate chips. Raise your hand if fall is your favorite time of year! It might be because my birthday is in October, but I absolutely love all the things about fall. Especially fall desserts! Besides this candy corn cookie recipe, I love baking Pumpkin Banana Cake. Looking for something quicker that doesn’t require an oven? Try these No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter Cookies!  This recipe was originally posted October 2013 and revamped in September 2020! &nb ..read more

This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SaraLeeSummer #MealTimeSavings Microwave Single-Serve Bread Pudding is the perfect treat to make as a family! Each person can customize their own dessert by adding marshmallows, sprinkles, and more! My kids are so funny when it comes to their bread. They have bread every day in some form or another! Toast and sandwiches are two of their favorite ways to enjoy a slice of bread. My oldest is particularly interested in soft bread and Sara Lee® exceeds his expectations! He asks for Sara Lee for ..read more

Orange Julius just like the mall! This treat reminds me of my childhood. You’re going to love how easy it is to make at home! You’re in for a real treat if this is your first experience with copycat restaurant recipes. Besides this Orange Julius recipe, we also love to make Wendy’s Frosties! Looking for a fun dinner copycat recipe? Two of my favorites are Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo and Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supremes! This recipe was originally posted July 2014 and revamped in April 2020! Orange Julius Copycat Recipe Does an Orange Julius remind you of your childhood like it does me? Check ou ..read more

Over 10 fun summer beverage recipe ideas for the whole family right here! This list has something to please every thirsty pallet, from lemonades to slushes! Don’t you just love the thought of a refreshing and delicious drink while enjoying a nice summer day? I love making Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade for summer get-togethers. Or what about a Homemade Orange Julius just like the ones I begged my mom for at the mall? Yummy! I originally posted this back in 2012. I decided to add more recipes to the list and update the post in 2020!   Summer Fun in the Sun There’s nothing better than summe ..read more